Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Although we usually enjoy traveling to see our family in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, we are staying home this year. We will be with our family in spirit. There… Read More »
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Chips
The easiest green bean side you could hope for, this recipe packs a flavor punch. It’s not in the quantity but in the quality. 1 lb. fresh green… Read More »
What others are saying about Cooking with Elise
“The first time I was introduced to Elise was through a DVD. The disc was handed to me from my boss who said, “This person could be a… Read More »
Apple Pie Two Ways-What Types of Apples Do I Use?
I was recently asked a question about apples. Jenny, from North Carolina asked, “What is your choice for the best apple to use in an apple pie?” Great… Read More »
Maple Banana Blueberry Bread
I remember visiting my son at Campbell University. He was in his last year at Campbell University. Although he lived on campus that year, he was only thirty… Read More »
Portuguese Omelets or “Tortellas” as my grandmother called them
My grandmother never threw food away! Leftovers were used to make another meal the next day. She’d boil a roast one day to flavor a soup, then the… Read More »
Savory Bread Pudding
6 cups or so day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (I like to leave the crust on) Today I used French bread and Rosemary Olive Oil bread-… Read More »
Berry Clafouti
My dear neighbor, Susan, turned fifty this month! You wouldn’t believe it if you saw her! In February of 2009, Susan’s family helped me organize a fundraiser to… Read More »
Citrus Marinated Pork Chops
1/2-inch thick pork chops 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tablespoon… Read More »
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Grown in southeastern part of the United States, muscadine grapes are rich sources of polyphenols and other nutrients studied for their potential health benefits. The Duplin Winery in… Read More »
The Joy of Compound Butters
Compound butter is butter that has a flavor, or additional ingredient(s) added to it. Compound butters are very easy to prepare and the possibilities are endless! One can… Read More »
Golabki, Polish Stuffed Cabbage
When I was a little girl, my dad would drive down to the Polish Club in my hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts. I remember my mom and I… Read More »
Hello, I’m Elise Johnson and I’m so glad you found your way here! From my own experience, cooking and eating together as a family nurtures and strengthens family relationships quicker and stronger than any other way. Join me as I continue my grandmother’s legacy of
inter-generational cooking by inspiring families and friends to make memories in the kitchen. 